United States presidential election Commentary

George Washington vs. Barack Obama

Dimitri K. Simes | Mar 26, 2010
Obama’s obsession with health-care reform at a time of war and international crisis is nothing short of an abrogation of his responsibilities as commander in chief.

Palin Goes Global

Jacob Heilbrunn | Feb 11, 2010
Populism is back, and not just in America. It will fan out only if mainstream political parties manage to improve the economy.

What Does Obama Want?

Jacob Heilbrunn | Jan 28, 2010
The State of the Union didn’t make it any clearer. The lack of specifics on health care, the economy and foreign affairs may undermine the president’s agenda.

The Comeback

Jacob Heilbrunn | Dec 11, 2009
The GOP should tread carefully—Obama could be set for a rebound.

Who's Afraid of Sarah Palin?

Jacob Heilbrunn | Nov 23, 2009
The Republican establishment should be. She’s the most volatile force in American politics since Joe McCarthy.

Bush's Third Term

James Joyner | Jul 22, 2009
Obama’s foreign policy is the same as George W. Bush’s.

A Foreign-Policy President?

Jacob Heilbrunn | Apr 30, 2009
Barack Obama has scuttled the GOP and seems triumphant at home. But with ominous clouds gathering abroad, foreign policy has the potential to wreck his presidency.

Ignoring India

J. Peter Pham | Feb 11, 2009
President Bush strengthened our ties with New Delhi. Obama, however, has made some gaffes that put the improved relationship in jeopardy.

Obama's Dry Run

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Jan 06, 2009
Obama hasn’t said much about Mumbai or Gaza. That’s fine for now, but he’s missing a chance to test his national-security team in private.

Carter's Heir?

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Dec 01, 2008
Obama’s foreign-policy team has some conflicting personalities. Can he manage his deputies effectively? Or will his administration collapse from infighting?

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